LITIGATION
Resolution through negotiation,
litigation, and trial
litigation, and trial
The business litigation attorneys at Lavelle Law are experienced in managing complex matters involving violations of the Illinois Business Corporation Act, the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act and the Uniform Partnership Act, Illinois Trade Secret Act, the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, as well as cases related to breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, and other shareholder and member disputes. We represent parties in civil litigation matters such as contract and lease disputes, breach of contract matters, probate litigation, will contests, guardianship estates, employment law matters, and collection cases. Our litigators have trial experience in Illinois and federal courts, administrative hearings and in alternative dispute resolution cases, such as arbitrations and mediations. When urgent issues arise, our commercial and civil litigation attorneys seek entry of permanent injunctions, preliminary injunctions, and temporary restraining orders to protect your interests immediately. We also frequently act as local counsel for attorneys that are not based in Illinois but have clients with litigation pending in federal or state court in Illinois.
Our Services
- Alternative Dispute Resolutions including Mediations
- Appellate Law
- Arbitrations
- Breach of Fiduciary Duties
- Business Torts
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Disputes
- Contested Probate and Trust Litigation
- Contract Claims
- Evictions and Other Landlord Representation
- Illinois Consumer Fraud Act
- Illinois Trade Secret Act
- Injunctive Relief
- Mechanic's Liens
- Restrictive Covenants
- Shareholder Litigation
- Special Education Law
- Trials and General Business Litigation Services
OUR LITIGATION TEAM
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Lavelle Law News and Events
Do you know it’s a felony in Illinois if you record a conversation without consent? The Illinois Eavesdropping Statute prohibits the secret recording of private conversations without the consent of all parties involved. Protect yourself – Get consent before you hit record! Nataly Kaiser explains.
In the United States, the "American Rule" generally requires each party in a legal dispute to cover their own attorney's fees, regardless of the case's outcome. However, exceptions exist where a judge may order one party to pay the other's attorney’s fees in specific circumstances. Sarah Reusché explains.
Key strategies and tools to protect business assets were the topics of Lavelle Law’s Breakfast Briefs presentation on May 21, 2025. Attorneys Matt Sheahin and Jennifer Tee presented important legal strategies for business owners as well as business and office managers, business brokers, and insurance professionals. Topics included Non-Compete Agreements, Shielding Trade Secrets, Nuances of Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), Injunctive Relief, Contracts, and Managing Risks.
